Palau
Palau, located in the region of East Asia & Pacific, is an internationally classified economy with a "High income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 0.0 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, The macroeconomic structure maintains a baseline trajectory with a growth of 6.3% and a CPI of -0.4%. A sustained disinflationary cycle stands out positively, reducing the CPI by 13.2 points from its recent peaks. On a competitive level, it outperforms the regional average of East Asia & Pacific (4.0%) by a wide margin.
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, The external profile shows vulnerability due to a deep trade deficit, where imports exceed exports by a margin of 40.4% of GDP. On the fiscal front, sovereign leverage has accelerated (+18.4 points recently), reducing fiscal space.
The demographic pyramid and GDP per capita ($19,532) maintain a standard proportion within its cluster. It operates as a magnet for international capital, capturing FDI equivalent to 21.5% of its GDP.
Monetary Policy RateInterest rate set by the Central Bank. Determines the base cost of money in the economy.
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10-Year Bond YieldInterest paid by the government to borrow for 10 years. Reflects market confidence in its solvency.
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SpreadInterest rate difference compared to the safe-haven bond (US/Germany). Indicates the country risk premium.
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GDP Evolution (10 years)
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+6.29%
Data from 2025
Historical Inflation (CPI)
-0.4%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$19,532
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
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YEAR
Debt to GDP
85.2%
YEAR 2019
Active Population
0.0M
YEAR 2025
Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)
Population > 65 Years
11.8%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
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YEAR -
Exports (% GDP)
32.7%
YEAR 2024
Imports (% GDP)
73.1%
YEAR 2024
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
21.5%
YEAR 2024
View Raw History (Structured Data)
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.34B | 6.29 | -0.42 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | $0.32B | 12.01 | 2.23 | --- | --- | 32.70 | 73.11 | 21.49 |
| 2023 | $0.28B | 1.22 | 12.82 | --- | --- | 26.14 | 80.62 | 28.93 |
| 2022 | $0.25B | -0.46 | 12.35 | --- | --- | 15.44 | 88.21 | 30.05 |
| 2021 | $0.24B | -11.91 | 2.61 | --- | --- | 6.58 | 73.00 | 13.60 |
| 2020 | $0.26B | -6.01 | 0.22 | --- | --- | 23.32 | 81.11 | 17.01 |
| 2019 | $0.28B | 0.30 | 0.27 | --- | 85.20 | 38.32 | 77.18 | 16.15 |
| 2018 | $0.29B | -0.42 | 2.11 | --- | 83.77 | 42.78 | 75.00 | 17.61 |
| 2017 | $0.29B | -3.42 | 1.42 | --- | 78.62 | 45.63 | 77.02 | 16.46 |
| 2016 | $0.30B | 1.67 | -1.04 | --- | 66.83 | 48.20 | 70.56 | 21.32 |
